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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Alumni

A Homecoming event earlier this week. The University has plenty of events planned this week before the football game Saturday.

Northwestern prepares for the Homecoming game with week-long festivities

October 9, 2018

Northwestern’s Homecoming won’t include a parade this year (sad!), but there are still plenty of events this week to get in the spirit. If you missed Monday’s Purplepalooza or Tuesday’s food...

A parade will not be part of Homecoming festivities for the second year. President of Northwestern Alumni Association Samir Mayekar said he noticed a declining interest in the parade.

After declining interest, student performances to replace Homecoming Parade

October 9, 2018

In an attempt to revitalize homecoming traditions, Wildcat Warm-Up will replace the Homecoming Parade instead featuring various performance groups at a Friday evening event. President of Northwestern...

David Gernon, middle right, at CNBC. The Northwestern alum works on segments such as “Power Lunch,” which provides viewers with a brief overview on the financial market, real estate, media and technology.

Alumni Watch: Medill graduate David Gernon transitions from Northwestern to CNBC

October 8, 2018

For recent Northwestern graduate David Gernon (Medill ’18), there was little time to reflect on his years as a Northwestern student before jumping into his new role as a news associate for CNBC. Since...

Stephen Colbert (Communication ’86) at the Emmy Awards in 2017. Colbert was among eight Northwestern alumni who received Emmy nominations this year.

Stephen Colbert, Megan Mullally among NU alumni nominated for Emmy Awards

July 19, 2018

Eight Northwestern alumni have been nominated for the 70th annual Emmy Awards, according to a University news release. Megan Mullally (Weinberg ’81) was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress...

Two actors rehearse ‘The Gentlemen of Verona.’ Midsommer Flight will perform the play in four Chicago parks through August 26.

Midsommer Flight brings Shakespeare to Chicago’s parks for seventh year

July 16, 2018

Theater company Midsommer Flight is bringing Shakespeare to Chicago parks for the seventh year with a comedy that has a slight modern day twist. Founded by Northwestern alumna Beth Wolf (Communication...

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